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MIDTERM QUIZ - TS3-SSC 1 (TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES)

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Refer to the diagram on 'Highly effective curriculum planning.' Which of the following is NOT one of the factors listed in the diagram?

a)

Sequencing

b)

Quality teacher explanation

c)

Technology integration

d)

Reading

2.

What is the most important tool for teachers in long-range planning according to the text?

(a)  

3.

Curriculum mapping must contain which of the following?

a)

Grade Level Standard

b)

Topic

c)

Content

4.

How many quarters is the Grade 1 Social Studies curriculum divided into?

(a)  

5.

Which of the following is NOT a topic under Grade 1 Social Studies?

a)

Ako, ang Aking Pamilya at Paaralan

b)

Ang Aking Komunidad

c)

Ako at ang Aking Kapaligiran

d)

Ang Aking Paaralan

6.

The curriculum guide for every grade level is divided into quarters, each revolving around a specific theme.

a)

True

b)

False

7.


A (a)   is a major division of the long-year plan, organized around a central topic, theme, issue, or problem and developed in a logical sequence.

8.

In planning a unit, what is the first element Beal and Bolick (2013) recommend taking into account?

(a)  

9.

Which element involves determining approximately how much time will be spent on the unit?

(a)  

10.

Constructing a brief overview of what the unit is about and why it is important to learn it is called:

(a)  

11.

Identifying a goal or set of basic goals that the unit will be designed to accomplish is known as:

(a)  

12.

Outlining the specific objectives that enable the goals to be accomplished is referred to as:

(a)  

13.

Identifying and developing related significant teaching strategies and activities is part of which element?

(a)  

14.

Which element involves identifying, locating, and organizing all the individuals and instructional resources that are available and will be needed?

(a)  

15.

Developing a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the unit, including formal and informal assessment, is called:

(a)  

16.

Which of the following is a teacher’s roadmap for a lesson and contains a detailed description of the steps a teacher will take to teach a particular topic?

a)

Daily Lesson Log (DLL)

b)

Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)

c)

Weekly Lesson Plan

d)

Monthly Lesson Log

17.

Which of the following best describes declarative knowledge?

a)

Knowing how to do something, such as determining the absolute location of the Philippines on a map

b)

Knowing about something, such as identifying the elements of a map or significant heroes in the Philippine Revolution

c)

Critically analyzing primary sources

d)

Memorizing only dates and names

18.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six categories in Bloom's Taxonomy as shown in the diagram?

a)

Creating

b)

Evaluating

c)

Memorizing

d)

Applying

19.

In the K to 12 Curriculum Guide, standards are more general outcome statements that can be achieved in weeks, quarters, and years.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Fill in the blank: The learning competencies in a quarter are consistent with the (a)   and performance standard.

21.

What are the upper three categories in Bloom's Taxonomy that represent higher order thinking skills?

(a)  

22.

According to Price and Nelson (2014), which of the following is a guideline for establishing classroom rules?

a)

A) Develop and evaluate them with students.

b)

B) Ignore students' opinions.

c)

C) Make as many rules as possible.

d)

D) Never refer to the rules.

23.

Fill in the blank: According to Schoenfeldt and Salsbury (2009), materials are defined as any item, tool, or piece of equipment used to support the lesson before, during, or after (a)   .

24.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of instructional material?

a)

Visual aids

b)

Media equipment

c)

Realia

d)

Sports equipment

25.

Sousa (2001) recommends that teachers should use materials that appeal to different senses such as hearing, sight, and touch.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Fill in the blank: The student is the (a)   of the learning process.

27.

What does TPACK stand for?

a)

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

b)

Technological Practical Content Knowledge

c)

Technical Pedagogical Content Knowledge

d)

Technological Pedagogical Creative Knowledge

28.

Refer to the diagram titled 'A Framework for Understanding TPACK (Misha & Koehler, 2009)'. Which three main types of knowledge intersect to form TPACK?

a)

A) Technological, Pedagogical, Content

b)

B) Technical, Practical, Creative

c)

C) Pedagogical, Creative, Content

d)

D) Technological, Practical, Content

29.

According to the passage, teachers with a high level of TPACK know when technology should not be used because it impedes learning.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Fill in the blank: In Social Studies, teachers can demonstrate TPACK through the use of (a)   to teach location and direction.

31.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Direct Instructional Model?

a)

A) Teacher-centered strategy

b)

B) Promotes basic skills acquisition

c)

C) Focuses on student creativity

d)

D) Uses modeling and feedback

32.

What is the first step in Hunter’s Seven-Step Model?

(a)  

33.

According to the Checking for Understanding step in Hunter's Seven-Step Model, answer the following: A (a)   is a visual representation that shows events in chronological order.

34.

Which of the following is NOT a step in Hunter's Seven-Step Model?

a)

A. Anticipatory Set

b)

B. Objective and Purpose

c)

C. Experimentation

d)

D. Guided Practice

35.

According to Banks (1990), what is the first step in the inquiry model in Social Studies?

a)

Gather and analyze data

b)

Pose a question for inquiry

c)

Encourage students to formulate hypotheses

d)

Determine whether to accept or reject the hypotheses based on the conclusion

36.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis that students might share about the physical characteristics of the Philippines, according to the table in the worksheet?

a)

Ang Pilipinas ay napaliligiran ng tubig.

b)

Ang Pilipinas ay may malamig na klima.

c)

Ang Pilipinas ay walang bundok.

d)

Ang Pilipinas ay mas maliit kaysa Estados Unidos.

37.

In the example provided, what is the main question posed for inquiry about the Philippines?

a)

Ano ang mga anyong lupa sa Pilipinas?

b)

Ano ang katangiang pisikal ng Pilipinas?

c)

Ano ang likas na yaman ng Pilipinas?

d)

Ano ang klima sa Pilipinas?

38.

What is cooperative learning, according to the worksheet?

(a)  

39.

According to Chapin (2013), which of the following is NOT an element to consider for cooperative learning?

a)

Objectives and tasks

b)

Size of the group and the method of assigning members

c)

Roles

d)

Homework assignments

e)

Room arrangement and materials

40.

Fill in the blank: In cooperative learning, (a)   should be discouraged to ensure everyone contributes equally.

41.

Which expert suggested that the ideal group size should not be more than 5 in cooperative learning?

a)

Kagan (1994)

b)

Cohen (1994)

c)

Chapin (2013)

d)

Johnson (1990)

42.

In cooperative learning, groups must be seated near each other to allow ease of communication.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Which of the following is the first step in the STAD procedure?

a)

Teams

b)

Quiz

c)

Direct instruction

d)

Team Recognition

44.

Fill in the blank: In the STAD model, after the group session, students are given individual (a)   .

45.

According to the table, what does the teacher use to present objectives in 'Direct Instruction'?

a)

Only verbal explanation

b)

Charts, tables, and graphic organizers

c)

Group activities

d)

Worksheets

46.

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Differentiate comprehensive and abbreviated lesson plans and discuss how they are used in the Philippines. What is one key difference between a comprehensive lesson plan and an abbreviated lesson plan?

a)

Comprehensive lesson plans are less detailed than abbreviated lesson plans.

b)

Abbreviated lesson plans are more detailed than comprehensive lesson plans.

c)

Comprehensive lesson plans contain a detailed description of the steps in the teaching and learning process, while abbreviated lesson plans contain less details.

d)

Abbreviated lesson plans are only used by new teachers.

47.

In the Philippines, what document is mandated for teachers who have been in the education service for at least one year, according to DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016?

(a)  

48.

An abbreviated lesson plan is usually used by newly-hired teachers without professional teaching experience.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which of the following are components of both the DLP and DLL?

a)

Objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, remarks, and reflection

b)

Objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, remarks, and homework

c)

Objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, remarks, and quizzes

d)

Objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, remarks, and projects

50.

Fill in the blank: The content part of the lesson plan states the actual (a)   or subject that will be discussed for the day or days.

51.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a learning resource mentioned in the lesson plan?

a)

Visual aids

b)

Media equipment

c)

Manipulatives

d)

Sports equipment

52.

Which of the following activities is part of 'Before the Lesson' in the Procedures section?

a)

Application of the lesson to real-life situations

b)

Review of the previous lesson

c)

Summative assessment

d)

Homework

53.

Formative assessment is an ongoing process of activities, feedback, and assessment that helps both students and teachers know if learning takes place.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Which of the following is a tip for developing a lesson plan mentioned in the text?

a)

Use only one instructional model

b)

Indicate the time allotment for every activity

c)

Avoid using outlines

d)

Skip the summary section

55.

Fill in the blank: To sustain students' attention, include a variety of activities and minimize (a)   talk.